KUALA LUMPUR: Shares of Carlsberg and Dialog were in the spotlight on Friday after their strong set of results but the FBM KLCI closed flat in line with the weaker key Asian markets after China's weak economic data.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended Wednesday lower, dragged down by IOI Corp and Axiata, while most key Asian markets chalked up solid gains on US President Donald Trump's suggestion of a fresh deadline for US-China trade deal.

HONG KONG: Chinese shares jumped on Wednesday, rising for a fourth straight session, after U.S.President Donald Trump suggested the deadline for Beijing and Washington to strike a trade deal could be pushed back.

SYDNEY: Asian shares started the week on the backfoot as investors were unable to shake off worries about global growth, U.S. politics and the Sino-U.S. trade war, keeping the safe-haven dollar well bid near a six-week top against major currencies.

HONG KONG: Chinese shares rose ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holidays, as Beijing and Washington progressed with trade negotiations, with investors shaking off worries about further economic slowdown for now.

SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Thursday, joining a rally in broader Asian markets, after the U.S. Federal Reserve pledged to be patient with further interest rate hikes, signalling a potential end to its tightening cycle amid signs of slowing global growth.

KUALA LUMPUR: Fund buying of Petronas-linked stocks following a slight rebound in oil prices and Genting Bhd enabled the FBM KLCI to close above the critical 1,700 level on Friday while key Asian markets ended on a firmer note.

LONDON: European shares fell on Monday from six-week highs as a slowdown in China's economy stalled a global equity rally, but sterling rallied to the day's highs after Prime Minister Theresa May promised to be more "flexible" with lawmakers over Brexit.